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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorEat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Brian Tracy · 129 pages
There just isn't enough time for everything on our to-do list—and there never will be. Successful people don't try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure those get done. They eat their frogs. There's an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're done with the worst thing you'll
Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success
Angela Duckworth · 344 pages
Pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
The 4-Hour Workweek
Timothy Ferriss · 308 pages
The New York Times bestselling how-to and why-to guide to throwing out the old tools and methods for success and replacing them with a whole new way of living Tim Ferriss has trouble defining what he does for a living. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer:'I race motorcycles in Europe' 'I ski in the Andes' 'I scuba dive in Panama' 'I
First Things First
Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill · 377 pages
An excellent book, following Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.". It is specifically geared to teach time management from a different perspective because it ties the use of time with the deeper aspects of character and life. A first class book by a highly motivated writer and speaker.
The Slight Edge: Secret to a Successful Life
Jeff Olson · 168 pages
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill · 254 pages
Napoleon Hill's quintessential volume _Think and grow rich_, the all-time bestseller in the field of professional success, outlines the laws of success and sets the standard of today's motivational thinking.
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
Cal Newport · 304 pages
In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover th
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
David Allen · 274 pages
In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our tho
Principle-Centered Leadership
Stephen R. Covey · 334 pages
How do we as individuals and organizations survive and thrive amid tremendous change? Why are efforts to improve falling so short in real results despite the millions of dollars in time, capital, and human effort being spent on them? How do we unleash the creativity, talent, and energy within ourselves and others in the midst of pressure? Is it realistic to believe that balance among personal, fam
The One Minute Manager
Kenneth H. Blanchard, Spencer Johnson · 111 pages
Details a simple, yet effective management system based on three fundamental strategies for earning raises, promotions, and power in business.
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit
Seth Godin · 96 pages
The old saying is wrong—winners do quit, and quitters do win.Every new project (or job, or hobby, or company) starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it hits a low point—really hard, and not much fun at all.And then you find yourself asking if the goal is even worth the hassle. Maybe you're in a Dip—a temporary setback that will get better if you keep pushing. But mayb
Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy
Patrick Bet-David · 275 pages
The Greatness Guide: 101 Lessons for Making What's Good at Work and in Life Even Better
Robin S. Sharma · 240 pages
Articles on psychological aspects of success in business.
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
Austin Kleon · 160 pages
When asked to talk to students at Broome Community College in upstate New York in the spring of 2011, Austin Kleon wrote a simple list often things he wished he'd heard when he was their age: 'Steal like an artist; Don't wait until you know who you are to start making things; Write the book you want to read; Use your hands; Side projects are important; Do good work and put it where people can see
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel H. Pink · 256 pages
From Daniel H. Pink, the author of the groundbreaking bestseller A Whole New Mind, comes his next big idea book: a paradigm-changing examination of what truly motivates us and how to harness that knowledge to find greater satisfaction in our lives and our work.We've been conditioned to think that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is through external rewards like money—the carrot-and-th
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
Richard Koch · 288 pages
No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
Chris Baty · 176 pages
Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing—and finishing—a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which Baty founded, determined to (a) write that novel or (b) finish that novel in—kid you not—30 days. Now Baty puts pen to paper himself to share the secrets of
Mastery
Robert Greene · 336 pages
Robert Greene, the "modern Machiavelli" debunks the prevailing mythology of success and presents a radical new way to greatness.
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan · 240 pages
Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success
John C. Maxwell · 336 pages
Most of us look at our days in the wrong way: We exaggerate yesterday. We overestimate tomorrow. We underestimate today. The truth is that the most important day you will ever experience is today. Today is the key to your success. Maxwell offers 12 decisions and disciplines-he calls it his daily dozen-that can be learned and mastered by any person to achieve success.
The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
Mel Robbins · 246 pages
The 5 Second Rule is the secret to changing anything about your life. You can use the Rule and its countdown method to break any bad habit, interrupt self-doubt and negative self-talk, and push yourself to take the actions that will change your life. If you struggle with motivation... If you are tired of doubting yourself... If you know what you want but can't make yourself go get it...